Gertrude Boyd Crane Scholarship

2023 Gertrude Boyd Crane Scholarships Available

Applications due by July 5, 2023

The Dr. Gertrude Boyd Crane Scholarship (GBC) is awarded by Oregon-Idaho United Women in Faith and is intended for women in the Greater Northwest Episcopal Area, specifically Oregon-Idaho, Alaska, and Pacific Northwest Conferences, who are pursuing graduate studies toward a vocation in the church, not limited to ordained elder.

The scholarship is granted for a period of one year, with the possibility of renewal. Amounts vary year to year and may be awarded to several individuals. On average, the scholarships have been $2,000 each.

The application and additional information, including letters of reference, must be received by July 5, 2023. The GBC Committee, charged with the selection of recipients, includes: United Women in Faith Conference President Chris Mitchell, former conference presidents Rochelle Killett, Dixie Jacky, and Rebecca Warren; and Gayle Woods, appointed by the Conference President. To apply, download the scholarship application HERE

Dr. Gertrude Boyd Crane was an ordained elder in the Oregon-Idaho Conference. She was a theologian and professor at Pacific University in Forest Grove, Oregon. She was known by her students as a teacher, counselor, and one who helped out financially at critical times in her students’ lives. In her will, she created a scholarship fund for women taking graduate studies toward a profession in the church.

Since 1978 United Methodist Women, now United Women in Faith, has awarded 100 of these scholarships.

Rebecca Warren, Immediate Past President

Oregon-Idaho Conference United Women in Faith

Chair, Dr. Gertrude Boyd Crane Scholarship Committee

beccanaturalist@gmail.com

Download the application HERE